Donaldson Enterprises, Inc.
Donaldson Enterprises, Inc. appealed a contracting officer's decision to deduct $3,627.48 from an invoice due to alleged conversion of government property by a subcontractor. The Board found DEI liable for the loss but adjusted the deduction based on the actual value of the property.
Material Facts
- DEI was awarded Contract 0030 to blast, excavate, crush, and transport rock from a government quarry.
- The contracting officer deducted $3,627.48 from a delivery order invoice for the value of government property allegedly converted by a subcontractor.
- The Board found that DEI was contractually responsible for the loss of the government property.
- The value of the property at the time of conversion was determined to be $3,051.28.
- The appeal was sustained for the difference of $576.20 between the deduction and the Board's valuation.
Parties
- Appellant
- Donaldson Enterprises, Inc.
- Respondent Agency
- Department of the Army
- Contract Number
- W912CN-10-D-0030
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